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EX55 WCL

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

97,830 mi
Last recorded97,830 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 WCL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2016 97,830 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

under trays fitted

Fail 23 Aug 2016 97,830 miles

Nearside Front coil spring inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2015 94,345 miles

Front Upper Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing Both sides top mountings has slight roughness. (2.5.B.3a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Sep 2015 94,344 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both sides (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Driver's airbag obviously defective air bag light on (5.4.1) DANGEROUS

Front coil spring broken Offside and Nearside (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

rear parking brake recording little or no effort Both sides (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Front Upper Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing Both sides top mountings has slight roughness. (2.5.B.3a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Apr 2014 88,289 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 88,289 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 81,686 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 May 2012 71,943 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 2 May 2012 71,943 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 3 May 2011 58,662 miles

both rear tyres close to limit

Pass 23 Apr 2010 44,691 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front number plate has slight damage

slight play felt at steering rack not detected at steering wheel

Pass 8 May 2009 31,636 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 30,036 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Renault Megane?

Based on 7,306,346 MOT tests across 596,780 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
6,443
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
596,780
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 358,622
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 210,535
Registration plate lamp not working 191,357
position lamp(s) not working 180,297
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 159,959
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EX55 WCL is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2005 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 66,457 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Megane fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 358,622 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EX55 WCL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megane typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 21 years old, this Renault Megane is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EX55 WCL registered?

EX55 WCL is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 October 2005.

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